Pattern Practice Ahead of the Horse Show
March 20, 2019 Comments Off on Pattern Practice Ahead of the Horse Show
Every competitor has experienced that dreaded moment when the pressure is on and, for some unknown reason, their mind takes a holiday. What pattern? Extend the trot where? What are logs doing here? Which side of the cone am I supposed to be on? In the past, show nerves were exacerbated by the pressure of having to memorize patterns with little prep time before an event. Trainers and competitors juggling the excitement and energy of time crunch at the horse show found it difficult to do their best under those circumstances when only given a few minutes to learn a complicated series of maneuvers.
Continue reading …Randy Wilson/Extra Dirty Martini Win Virginia Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure
March 20, 2019 Comments Off on Randy Wilson/Extra Dirty Martini Win Virginia Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure
The main event during the VQHA Spring Breakout show, March 15-17 in Lexington, VA. was undoubtedly the Virginia Maiden 3 and Over Western Pleasure class. With a total purse of $33,810, the Virginia Maiden saw a number of talented, young Western Pleasure prospects compete for their share of the prize money and some great awards.
Continue reading …Fine Points for Equine Leases – How to Avoid Legal Battles
March 19, 2019 Comments Off on Fine Points for Equine Leases – How to Avoid Legal Battles
To begin, lease agreements involve terms that can be unfamiliar. The “lessor” in a lease is the one who owns the horse at issue and has the ability to temporarily transfer possession, custody and/or use to another. The other person in the lease transaction who receives use of the horse under the terms of the agreement is the “lessee.”
Continue reading …Julian Harris/The Classic Asset, Karen Hornick/A Slow Martini Win First Gordyville/ILQHA Spring Fling Slot Classes
March 19, 2019 Comments Off on Julian Harris/The Classic Asset, Karen Hornick/A Slow Martini Win First Gordyville/ILQHA Spring Fling Slot Classes
Julian Harris riding The Classic Asset for owner, Karen Ripper, and Valerie Kearns riding Ima Inpulse Assets for owner, Maria Lemenger, tied for the win. They each took home a check for $1,333. Julian Harris and his 3-year old-gelding, The Classic Asset, won the tiebreaker judge to take home the champion trophy and prizes including a Back on Track Saddle Pad, Pard’s Gift Certificate, Cinch Vest, ILQHA polo wraps, and championship neck ribbon.
Continue reading …Three Nails Ranch Welcomes Trainers, Kelley Stone and Adam Wainscott
March 18, 2019 Comments Off on Three Nails Ranch Welcomes Trainers, Kelley Stone and Adam Wainscott
“Kelley and Adam are a good fit for us because they’re simply great people. Both of them will bring a wealth of knowledge, talent, and energy!”
Continue reading …Ask Not What Your Trainer Can Do For You…
March 16, 2019 Comments Off on Ask Not What Your Trainer Can Do For You…
When John F. Kennedy challenged society to do its part to contribute for the betterment of the world as a whole at his inaugural address in 1961, he did so by uttering the famous words, “Ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.”
Continue reading …WCHA Launches “Race For the Trailer” Campaign
March 15, 2019 Comments Off on WCHA Launches “Race For the Trailer” Campaign
“The concept is simple,” says Don Falcon, Executive Director of WCHA. “The highest, money earning non-pro Halter exhibitor for 2019 will receive a new, three horse, gooseneck trailer for the use of one year! All monies earned will count, including non-pro, open, color, and owner/breeder/exhibitor paybacks. Collectively, monies earned in five futurities will be tabulated towards the Trailer Race.”
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Some horses just have star quality. It’s that unique charisma that goes above and beyond their already desirable traits. It’s not something that can be described with words; rather, it’s something that must be felt with the heart.
Continue reading …Feeling Lucky? ILQHA Spring Fling to Award $15,000 in Slot Classes
March 14, 2019 Comments Off on Feeling Lucky? ILQHA Spring Fling to Award $15,000 in Slot Classes
Given that the show overlaps St. Patrick’s Day, some competitors might feel lucky enough to try their hand at competing in a number of slot classes that will present $15,000 in payouts.
Continue reading …Day Fees Demystified – Straight Talk on What Day Fees Encompass
March 14, 2019 Comments Off on Day Fees Demystified – Straight Talk on What Day Fees Encompass
For experienced exhibitors, it’s understood that there are extra expenditures associated with showing horses. The additional
costs for clients begin with those expenses like hotels, meals, and rental cars. With trainers, it’s the same scenario. Being on the road suddenly increases overhead a great deal, and it, starts the moment a truck and trailer pulls out of the driveway. Just plain wear and tear on a trainer’s rig is a start.